carefree
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B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkɛrˌfri/
🇬🇧
/ˈkeəˌfriː/
without worry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carefree' originates from the combination of 'care' and 'free', where 'care' meant 'worry' and 'free' meant 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'carefree' evolved from the Middle English word 'carefre', which combined 'care' and 'free'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without worry', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
free from worries or responsibilities; lighthearted.
She spent a carefree day at the beach.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35